So close to op...

Yes l am right there with you mines os tom at 8am already had 1 done in dec but still does not make it any easier. I have went through every rmotion this week. Crying excitment nervous scared. Hyper just now as its so close. So l understand completly. But if its anything like my first hip replacement it is worth it totally. Can't wait to have only healing pain and no OA pain😆😆😆 xx

hey worried girl, 

See, we all went through that and completely understand - 

The time leading up to this surgery already took a lot out of us - we had to deal with the diagnosis, then made the decision to get the surgery, and we entered the circus - Physically we were in pain but still in some kind of denial (do I really need a new hip? why me? I never did anything wrong... it is not in my family ... etc.)-

Well, here it is - the wait is almost over - the hardest thing (not really, but it seems that way) is the thought to be totally dependent on others ... arghhhh - to let go of control .. at least that is my experience - scared too ... so scared, not of the surgery itself but what happens after, when I  am back home --

However .... a deep calm came over me the moment I was in the hospital - Totally surrenderd and had faith - 

So darling, you might feel up and down until Wednesday - just be okay with it - you are not a wuss, drama queen and even if so, who cares - 

just come here where we understand !

big warm hug -

renee

I had my left hip done on Tuesday and was given a choice of a spinal block or general anaesthetic, I chose the spinal block, so glad I did I was laughing and joking with the surgeon and his team and got back to the ward and was wide awake and made some lovely new friends there.I am home now and on day 5 things are alot different no hip pain just pain from the wound area, the surgeon said this should go after about 3 weeks.Had a tough day yesterday and burst into tears beause I dropped a cusion on the floor and couldnt get comfortable but my husband sorted it for me. Had a good nights sleep much better than I have done for months and even managed to sleep on my back. Try not to worry the nurses and doctors will put you at ease and if you need to shed a tear they are used to that to. Just think by summer you could be pain free.Good luck for your op.

I was so emotional prior to surgery (and not a tearful person normally). In fact I was at times a mess. 2 days prior I burst into tears at the til in Aldi! Didn't talk to anyone in depth about how I was feeling, just wrote stressy posts on here, However, I am now 2 weeks and 5 days post op and am so much happier. I was in fact only calm from the day of the op intself which was surprising. You may surprise yourself and suddenly become quite zen about it all. The recovery has been much better than expected too. I think I might be lucky compared to a lot of people as I had stong muscles before but still. Wishing you all the best for Wed, please try to think positive. You'll be rid of that awful hip pain soon. x

Morning Worried Girl..how are you doing today.?

​We are all thinking  of you..chin up and even if you brawl right up till the op it deosn't matter..The nurses are gentle and kind and understand how we all felt.. Are you have  a GA or epidural?   I had both..only a light GA and honestly ( and I was so scared) before I knew it I was waking up in the recovery room and not long after was offered toast and tea.

Love,

Alice

I had the same feelings, my surgeon even re-organised the operations so that I could go in first as I was having a panic attack and didn't think I was brave enough to go ahead.  It is such an emotional and scary time and it was my first ever operation. Still amazed that I went through with it, I was really an emotional mess for several weeks beforehand and constantly on here getting support from these amazing hippie friends.

Good luck on Wednesday and soon you will be on here reporting your progress.

 

I was a car crash for weeks before mine, I would say the countdown was the worst part of the whole thing for me. I really felt so scared. In hindsight (which is a great thing) I dont know quite why I was so worried. The operation is so routine, they are so skilled at doing it, you will be in and out of hospital before you know it. It comes and goes in a flash, a little like christmas, the build up and preparation etc, and then it is over in a flash.

It is completely normal to feel worried, and frightened, it is a big operation. You will have many many years enjoying your life with your new hip, and focusing on that will help you through the worry. Plan for everything you would like to do post op, set goals and build some ideas so that you can focus on something entirely positive, as given half the chance the worry will take over, I found it really helpful thinking of picnics with my children, swiss mountains, dancing and feeling pain free just before my op. Visualising the scenes in my head incredibly calming. 

We are all with you worriedgirl, so if you feel shaky as Wed approaches come back, we are all here.

Thinking about you today as its Wednesday & your surgery day! I too was very emotional the week prior to surgery but am so glad I went through with it. I am 6 weeks post surgery now & feeling pretty much pain free! I also wanted to mention that I was very emotional for a few weeks after my surgery at times almost like post pardum depression after having my babies. I have heard that it's normal after major surgery because of all your body went through & all the meds in your system. It might not happen for you but wanted to share just in case. Best of luck to you!